Continuous filtration technology is where Siebtechnik
centrifuges offer the greatest benefits from experience. In 1938, the first vertical continuous Siebtechnik worm/screen centrifuges were developed for industrial applications with a diameter of 1,000 mm.
Under the product name CONTURBEX, the first horizontal
worm/screen centrifuge was supplied by Siebtechnik in 1948. The CONTURBEX quickly became a global term for separation technology and centrifuge construction principle. This machine design has developed into a very versatile screening centrifuge for a wide variety of separation requirements.
Today, several thousand Siebtechnik CONTURBEX
centrifuges are operating worldwide in the chemical, bulk goods processing, food products and environmental industries.
The solids/liquids separation principle CONTURBEX
The worm/screen centrifuge is composed of a drive
unit located in a bearing housing, the screen retaining basket, the screen element, the transport worm and the product housing enclosing the rotating parts. The solids/liquid mixture flows into the machine via a central feed pipe to the inside of the worm. The interior of the worm has a feed cone that preaccelerates the slurry and also distributes it uniformly onto the screening element inside the rotating basket. The screen basket and screen element are normally of conical design to meet the process requirements. Inside the basket and screen is a concentrically located worm where the flight tips are set at a clearance of 0.5 - 4 mm from the screen surface. These components make up the rotating wetted parts which are of single bearing design cantilevered from the drive housing. The worm rotates at a slightly different speed than the screen basket which results in uniform product acceleration and distribution. This makes the machine very insensitive to fluctuations in the feed concentration and other the solids to discharge. The transport power required for operating conditions. this is relatively low based on the machine design and The solids/liquid mixture enters the rotating components experience. in the area of the smallest diameter and the majority of liquid is separated through the screen. In this area Another advantage of the worm/screen centrifuge is the the circumferential speed is lowest resulting in smaller way the solids are handled on the screening element. power demand compared to cylindrical design machines The Conturbex operates via thin cake filtration, i.e. no for the same purpose. dense, hard solids layer inside the basket. Due to the Most solids will slide toward the largest diameter conical basket design, the solids layer thickness reduces under the influence of centrifugal force, where they as it progresses toward the larger diameter which loosens are discharged into the product housing over the open the “cake” allowing further dewatering. It also allows basket end. If the solids try to stick to the screening the removal of fine impurities via a displacement wash surface, the worm pushes them forward and if the solids through the thinning solids layer near the discharge end try to slide out too quickly, the worm holds them inside of the basket. the basket. The transport worm acts as a control mechanism by However, important choices for successful operation and regulating the solids` sliding speed and retention time. performance are the correct selection of the screening If the coefficient of friction of the wet solids is low, the element and the operating parameters for the machine. flights hold the solids back, and near the discharge end This is based on existing experience or through pilot of the screen basket if the dewatered solids friction scale tests. force is high against the screen, the worm will advance
The construction principle CONTURBEX
While there is a general tendency towards standardi- Here the screen basket and the worm are zation, Siebtechnik focuses on detailed, application- cantilevered into the product collection related design. Our application specialists and engineers housing. This single bearing overhung design and build the unit based on the process/product design allows for distinct separation of and customer requirements. the drive and the process sides of the The construction principle of the worm/screen centrifuge machine. is based on a proven basic design, where the geometry of the rotating parts and the operating parameters are At the same time, the bearing housing has the function adjusted to the particular separation requirements. of a machine basic frame and contains the machine’s lubrication reservoir and supply. The product housing is In the traditional construction principle, the complete also cantilevered from a large front flange. The bearing rotating assembly is incorporated into a heavy duty housing is the main carrying element of the entire bearing housing. machine.
Vibration isolation of the bearing housing from the product housing, consisting of the screen basket, screen foundation or the structural steel support is done with insert and transport worm. rubber buffers. These eliminate 95% of any/all dynamic loads which would be transmitted to the support The rotor is V-belt driven by the main motor located on structure. the side of the common base frame. The robust gear The rotating components consist of the drive section ensures predetermined differential speed between the installed in the bearing housing including the gear drum and worm and results in uniform transport of unit and the process rotating parts projecting into the solids.
The "CX Series" construction principle CONTURBEX
With nearly 60 years experience building these worm/screen centrifuges for
a wide variety of processes and applications, a new generationCONTURBEX has been developed. Using contemporary design construction and manufacturing methods, the new designation “CX Series” offers economic benefits to operation and maintenance, in addition to larger machine sizes and greater throughput capacity.
This modern machine design has been produced under
the aspect of process efficiency and technical reliability with maximum throughputs with a view to minimise component expenditure. In the conceptual design of the CX range, less than 20 main components have been used, broken down into 4 groups: base frame rotor unit product housing oil supply
The "CX Series" basic design
The rotor’s simplified bearing is self-centering within The ability to quickly exchange pre-assembled rotor the tubular bearing housing and independent of the assemblies or individual wear parts, reduces downtime product housing. This yields a guaranteed centering and loss of production. axis and resulting optimal running behavior. Despite a reduction in components, the mass of the This simplified bearing design allows maximum machine and properly positioned center of gravity assembly access, which ensure quiet and low-vibration operation of this design. bring about lower cost spare components. The gear and all bearings are connected to a single external oil supply system and are continuously lubricated via a circulating flow.This guarantees optimum lubrication even for low temperature applications and extends the lifetime to a maximum level with minimal maintenance or expense.
The robust gear designs utilize short and strong drive
shafts which produce high output torque. The drives are reliably and effectively protected against overload by a patented disengaging coupling.
Standard - CONTURBEX available executions
H H H H H H H H H H H Type 200 250 320 350 400 450 520 600 700 900 1000
Building a machine for a specific product or application is based on many variables, in addition to gas-tight or explosion-proof designs.
Screen basket geometry Material executions
based on product: All process contact parts can be manufactured in 0° cylindrical execution corrosion-resistant, austenitic steels, Hastelloy, nickel, 10° drum inclination titanium, etc. depending on the particular application. 15° drum inclination Machines for the coal and sand industry are typically 20° drum inclination carbon steel construction. In all applications, proper wear protection is available for abrasive feed material. Different screen executions: Slotted screen inserts CIP – cleaning CONIDUR® - screen plate inserts Our CONTURBEX centrifuges are equipped with standard Laser-cut screen plate inserts spray nozzles, so the machines are self-cleaning without additional expense. There are three possible variations For special requirements, the centrifuge can be provided for drive execution: with a CIP cleaning system. Included are special washing Cyclo gear unit tubes, nozzles and if necessary, a slow speed drive to Siebtechnik planetary gearing allow flooding of the product contact parts. Hydraulic drive (variable worm speed) With all rigid gear executions, machines can be supplied ATEX execution for application with dual drive motors to control differential speeds via in EX protective zones variable frequency drives. Pursuant to EU directives 94/9/EG (ATEX 100a), all Siebtechnik centrifuges can be provided with an ATEX Centrifuge housing seals in accordance with package corresponding to the hazard zones. the production process and are standardized in the following executions: Open labyrinth sealing chamber packing for vapor-tight execution PTFE chamber packing for gas-tight execution Pressure-tight execution with slip ring seals
Additional special accessories or designs: Filtrate discharge via cyclone with or without vent recirculation Solids discharge via collecting ring Product feed via screw conveyor Product washing unit Separate wash liquid discharge CX 1200 - for fine coal dewatering Food-grade design
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Bearings And Bearing Metals: A Treatise Dealing with Various Types of Plain Bearings, the Compositions and Properties of Bearing Metals, Methods of Insuring Proper Lubrication, and Important Factors Governing the Design of Plain Bearings
Bearings And Bearing Metals: A Treatise Dealing with Various Types of Plain Bearings, the Compositions and Properties of Bearing Metals, Methods of Insuring Proper Lubrication, and Important Factors Governing the Design of Plain Bearings
